Comparison

Solitaire Classic vs Pick21 Solitaire

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Solitaire Classic

Experience the classic Klondike card game with a user-friendly interface. Track your progress with detailed statistics and compete with others via Game Center leaderboards and achievements. Enjoy this familiar card game on both iPhone and iPad.

Highlights
  • Classic Klondike gameplay
  • Draw 1 or 3 cards
  • Progress statistics
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Achievements
  • iPhone and iPad compatibility
Features
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The most user-friendly solitaire game! Enjoy classic solitaire as if you were playing with real cards! Play on your own and see your own progress the more you play. View leaderboards and achievements through Game Center to see how your solitaire ability compares to other players. This game works on both iPhone and iPad so you can bring solitaire wherever you go! Features: - Solitaire just the way you're used to! - Works both on the iPhone and iPad - Choose to draw 1 card, or three! - Great statistics that track your progress - Game Center support for leaderboards and achievements - Silky smooth user interface For fast and friendly support, email us at contact@maplemedia.io

About

Pick21 Solitaire

This card game offers a unique twist on solitaire, challenging players to combine cards to reach 21. It's easy to pick up but offers engaging gameplay for both quick breaks and extended play sessions.

Highlights
  • Combine cards to hit 21
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • High score system
  • Simple to learn
  • Suitable for short sessions
Features
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Pick21 Solitaire is a quick-thinking twist on classic solitaire. Combine cards to hit 21. The faster you go, the higher your score! Simple to learn, hard to put down, and perfect for short sessions or long runs.

Screenshots

Solitaire Classic4 screens
Pick21 Solitaire1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pick21 Solitaire at 5.0 against Solitaire Classic's 4.4. Pick21 Solitaire also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). Solitaire Classic's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Solitaire Classic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pick21 Solitaire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pick21 Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solitaire Classic has 5.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solitaire Classic ships an update every 4 months, Pick21 Solitaire every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Solitaire Classic versus Pick21 Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolitaire ClassicPick21 Solitaire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDo More Mobile, LLC.Gabriel Knuth

Customer experience

Solitaire Classic

All ratings5,180 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral10.1%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral9.8%
Negative25.2%

Pick21 Solitaire

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Solitaire Classic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cards disappearing from the deck
  • Autocomplete feature not working
  • Game freezing during gameplay

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable ads
  • Ability to replay past games
  • More customization options

Pick21 Solitaire

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Solitaire Classic

One-time1
  • Disable Ads$19.99
1 purchases

Pick21 Solitaire

One-time1
  • Pick 21 Developer Tip$1.99

Questions

Is Solitaire Classic free?
Solitaire Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pick21 Solitaire free?
Pick21 Solitaire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solitaire Classic or Pick21 Solitaire?
Pick21 Solitaire is rated higher. Solitaire Classic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Pick21 Solitaire averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Solitaire Classic or Pick21 Solitaire have ads?
Solitaire Classic shows ads; Pick21 Solitaire does not.
Which is updated more often, Solitaire Classic or Pick21 Solitaire?
Solitaire Classic ships an update every 4 months, and Pick21 Solitaire every 2 days. Most recently, Solitaire Classic was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pick21 Solitaire on October 2, 2026.

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